Introduction E-waste is the term given to waste that is generated from electronics. It is the discarded waste of used digital devices or electrical items that can no longer serve technical functions. The current era is revolving around information technology-based systems and items. It’s almost impossible to go out anywhere without a cell phone. Currently, […]
12 Indigenous Plant Species of Pakistan
Indigenous plants include those plant species that are originally present in areas. Basically, native plants are indigenous plants that grow in the natural environment. There is a wide range of plant species that are indigenous to various parts of the world. Pakistan has also vast diversity of indigenous plant species. The flora of Pakistan includes […]
12 Indigenous Animal Species of Pakistan
The indigenous animal species of Pakistan include a diverse variety of animals. Some animals are endemic to Pakistan only. Baluchistan, one of the provinces of Pakistan holds a wide range of animals that are only found in that area. The indigenous animal species include mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, flying and crawling insects, and fishes. Also […]
Top Companies Contributing to World’s Third Carbon Emission
A famous news source disclosed the top companies contributing to almost one-third of emitting greenhouse gases in the air. The researcher mentioned the heavy consumption of fossil fuels increasing the emission of greenhouse gases. The companies responsible for emissions are owned by national as well as private shareholders. The consequences of climate change are severe […]
Water Crisis in Pakistan- Current and Future
Introduction Currently, Pakistan is known as the water-stressed country that would soon take the title of the water-scarce country in the near future unless strong water conservation strategies and management plans are implemented. In 2018, it was stated in an international report that, by 2025 Pakistan would become a water-scarce country due to depleted water […]
Nuclear Waste Production and Management in Pakistan
Introduction Pakistan joined the list of nuclear power countries in May 1998 after testing an atomic bomb and became the first Muslim country with nuclear power. Pakistan has five operating nuclear power plants that are supervised under the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, the nuclear agency of the Government, and the scientists. Currently, Pakistan owns a […]
Fish turn into Zombies by Antidepressants Fluoxetine
Recent news reported a shocking study related to fish that turned into zombies by antidepressants. Researchers used guppy fish for two-year-long experimental works and studied the results Fluoxetine is a known antidepressant medicine also famous for Prozac. Environmental pollution by human activities is causing problems for marine life. Recent news reported a shocking study […]
COVID-19 Crisis Impacting Environmental Sustainability
The world is driven by Modern technology that is still developing and progressing for the betterment of human life. Climate change is bringing catastrophic events to human lives, disturbing all kinds of lives. Pandemic coronavirus is invasive species of viruses causing worldwide problems and increasing mortality rate. Social, economic, and public sectors are getting influenced […]
12 Vulnerable and Endangered Animal Species of Pakistan
An endangered animal is a term used for species of animals that are going to extinct in the future, while a vulnerable animal is the one which is in danger of being endangered. These animals are present in very limited numbers now. The reasons for extinction are anthropogenic activities and climate changes. Climate change is […]
UAE-Israel Oil Pipeline Deal Can Destroy Red Sea Coral Reefs
Qatar based news channel has recently reported about the vulnerability of distinctive red sea coral reefs to the UAE-Israel oil pipeline deal. According to specialists, this oil pipeline deal could bring about the upcoming ecological disaster. The UAE-Israel oil pipeline deal was signed in October 2020 following the normalization of ties between these two nations. […]